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Veteran Organizations and Communities
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American Legion
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, war-time veterans organization, devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is a not-for-profit community-service organization which now numbers nearly 3 million members, men and women, in nearly 15,000 American Legion posts worldwide.
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American Women Veterans
American Women Veterans Foundation strives to empower women from all branches of service with a continued sense of pride and service which enables them to reach their full potential and to contribute as they always have, in making America stronger. Through various programs and media American Women Veterans Foundation is working to develop a multi-pronged approach to help servicewomen, veterans and their families.
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AMVETS
Leadership, Advocacy and Service for America's Veterans since 1944. The mission of AMVETS is to improve the lives of our nation's Veterans and the communities they live in.
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Community of Veterans
A joint effort of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and the Ad Council, this site is designed as a resource to our nation’s newest Veterans. Comprising less than 1 percent of the population, Veterans face a myriad of challenges while feeling isolated and cut off from those to whom they can best relate – other Veterans. While addressing a range of topics, this site is ultimately a point of connection where Veterans are helping Veterans.
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Daughters of World War II
The Daughters of World War II is a non-political volunteer women's service and educational organization dedicated to promoting patriotism and preserving this crucial cornerstone of America's and the world's history. Membership is open to daughters, granddaughters and family members of WWII veterans. The organization is also collecting memorabilia and hopes eventually to procure a place in the Texas Hall of State for permanent display space for these relics.
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Directory
Directory of organizations that assist veterans.
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Disabled American Veterans
Made up exclusively of men and women disabled in our nation’s defense, Disabled American Veterans is dedicated to one, single purpose — building better lives for all of our nation’s disabled veterans and their families.
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Grace After Fire
A place for women veterans, and their loved ones, to connect with one another and with our professional partners, to find resources, to learn and to get involved.
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IAVA (Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America)
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is the nation's first and largest group dedicated to the Troops and Veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the civilian supporters of those Troops and Veterans.
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Jewish War Veterans of the United States
Jewish War Veterans of the US is committed to: encourage the doctrine of universal liberty, equal rights, and full justice to all men and women; to combat the powers of bigotry and darkness wherever originating and whatever their target; to preserve the spirit of comradeship by mutual helpfulness to comrades and their families; to cooperate with and support existing educational institutions and establish educational institutions, and to foster the education of ex-servicemen and ex-servicewomen, and our members in the ideals and principles of Americanism; to instill love of country and flag, and to promote sound minds and bodies in our members and our youth; to preserve the memories and records of patriotic service performed by the men and women of our faith; to honor their memory and shield from neglect the graves of our heroic dead.
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Military and Veteran Associations
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Military Buddy Finder
Over 20 Million Records. Free Locator - Reconnect Now
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Military.com Community
Military.com brings you a networking site designed specifically for the military community.
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Missing In America Project Veteran Recovery Program
The purpose of the MIA Project is to locate, identify and inter the unclaimed cremated remains of American veterans through the joint efforts of private, state and federal organizations. To provide honor and respect to those who have served this country by securing a final resting place for these forgotten heroes.
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National Archives
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. Those valuable records are preserved and are available to you, whether you want to see if they contain clues about your family’s history, need to prove a veteran’s military service, obtain your own military record, or if you are researching a historical topic that interests you.
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Real Combat Life
Our mission is to provide an online forum for our brave veterans to share their experiences and to educate the public on what life is like in combat from a first hand perspective.
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Student Veterans of America
Student Veterans of America (SVA) is a coalition of student veterans groups from college campuses across the United States. Founded in January of 2008, SVA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that works to develop new student groups, coordinate between existing student groups, and advocate on behalf of student veterans at the local, state, and national level.
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Vet Center Combat Call Center
1-877-WAR-VETS is an around the clock confidential call center where combat Veterans and their families can call to talk about their military experience or any other issue they are facing in their readjustment to civilian life. The staff is comprised of combat Veterans from several eras as well as families members of combat Veterans. This benefit is prepaid through the Veteran’s military service.
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Veterans Inc.
A national leader in ending homelessness among veterans, Veterans Inc. is headquartered in Massachusetts and provides services to veterans and families in New England. Job training and employment, health and wellness, and supportive services ranging from health and wellness to legal advice
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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
The mission of the VFW is to "honor the dead by helping the living" through veterans' service, community service, national security and a strong national defense.
